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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.29, 432.32 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.29, 432.32 and 182.34 is: 251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.29 : 432.32 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.29/432.32 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.29x = 432.32 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.29x = 78,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,828.32/313.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.61

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